Description
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweetness of chocolate chips. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are great for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in Oats and Chocolate Chips: Mix in oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Spread dough in the pan, bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added texture, include 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
